The 10 Commandments of Public Transportation

Having begun taking public transportation on a regular basis now since I moved to SF, I've realized that there are no rules set in stone as how to behave on the bus, Muni trains or BART. Heck this even could include air transportation as well.

1. Thou shall not flatulate or burp. We all have to share the same air as you, and chances are that no one likes stinky air.
2. Thou shall relinquish your seat when an elderly person, woman with child or other person in need boards the vehicle.
3. Thou shall not eat food, particularly ethnic food.
4. Thou shall not listen to your music, especially if an annoying genre, too loudly even with headphones. When I can hear your music over the noise of the Muni and you are on the other end of the car, it is too loud.
5. Thou shall not spread your open newspaper in my face.
6. Thou shall not let your kid run around screaming.
7. Thou shall not take photos of other riders, unless permission is granted, especially flash photography.
8. Thou shall not stand in front of the payment gate/machine digging through your purse/wallet/pocket. Come prepared, have change in hand.
9. Thou shall not speak too loudly on a cell phone, especially if discussing inappropriate or sensitive matter.
10. Thou shall not wedge yourself in as the last person possible into the Muni car as the door tries to shut for the 3rd time. There is no space left, please wait for next train. We are not sardines.